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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.30, 10,162.50 and 4,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.30, 10,162.50 and 4,007.04 is: 5,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.30 : 10,162.50 = 4,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.30/10,162.50 = 4,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.30x = 10,162.50 × 4,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.30x = 40,721,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721,544/7,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.59

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